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building inspector, a position advertised months ago by the supervisors. have been "weeded down" to three but he gave no further indication of when a decision will be made on how to staff and operate the building inspection program.
Recent state mandates on dog pound operation received even less of a welcome from the supervisors than building inspection, fire safety and landfill requirements met with in past years.
Judging from the board’s reaction on Monday, Rappahannock may set a record for non-compliance, waiting to meet this newest mandate until the state stands Over the county with a club.
Luke described most of the regulations as “absolutely uncalled for in a rural community.”
Reading from the guidelines, he objected specifically to requirements for (1) secured water bowls or automatic watering devices, (2) kennel buildings which give adequate protection against weather extremes for each animal. (3) criteria for cage construction out of stainless steel, fiberglass, heavy galvanized metal, galvanized wire or their equivalent. (4) provision for separation for 48 hours of animals suspected of being ill and (5) keeping the pound open to the public at reasonable hours during the week.
“A complicated bunch of crap" was the supervisor chairman's comment on the list of requirements.
In response to questions, dog warden Jack Bruce said he keeps stray dogs for five days before destroying them. Noting that he often picks up an animal after people have
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